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Politics and Religion
03:19
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Last night when I called
It took you by surprise
Can’t recall the last time
We looked each in the eye
Just called to say hello
So nice to hear your voice
Things don’t seem to change much
Pick up where we left off
Your roots grew in a southern state
Moved just two doors down
Your mom liked to call your dad mister
I always thought that odd
Too many differences to count
But friends with no condition
Guess it’s best we never talked about
Like politics and religion
I remember all the girls
You knew how to talk em up
It was good some like the silent type
Or I’d been out of luck
You were tough as nails not like me
You liked to pick a fight
But I always saw the soft spot
That you kept quiet
We were lucky not to fight in no wars
But fought in fields
Meant for growing up
Ran together in this small town
You trying to find trouble
Me keeping my head down
There’re miles that lie between
And some distance in our words
But when came down to you and I
The lines were always blurred
I didn’t like you much
That summer day we met
But as fast as that day went by
You had my back
And I had yours
So lets just keep it simple
Before we have to go
As the world trys to divide
Even brothers vulenerable
Lets not get caught up
With all the crap on television
Facts get lost
When crowded by opinion
So let’s not risk talking about
Politics and religion.
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2. |
Where The River Runs Dry
04:34
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I bet he don’t sleep much
Thinking up lies
Covering up tracks
Takes a lot time
He was given everything
But I’m gonna bet he’ll lose
So dirty but I can
See right through
Don’t know if there’s a hell below us
Or a heaven in the sky
But a day is coming when he’s walking
Where the river runs dry
There’s shadows in the hills
and vultures in the sky
and there’s no way out of
where the river runs dry
He can hide all day
never make a sound
Even try to get lost in a crowd
It’ll catch up
When he least expects
Be prepared there’s no going back
There was a fork in the road
He chose long ago
He can try to forget it but he’s headed
Where the river runs dry
All day long
He’ll self-aggrandize
But soon be repenting
Where the river runs dry
How do you stand with who seeks to divide?
Are you lost boy?
Did you take a wrong turn somewhere down the line?
You think that’s god on his side?
Be careful or you’ll find yourself
Where the river runs dry
Watch your deeds
Count your blessings
Remember what you give
In turn you receive
He wakes to a sweat
From a dream last night
Just a taste of what’s coming when he’s walking
Where the river runs dry
Don’t know if there’s a hell below us
Or a heaven in the sky
But a day is coming when he’s walking
Where the river runs dry
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3. |
Years of Silence
04:11
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I wonder where you are
I wonder why you left
I didn’t say goodbye
Didn’t have the chance
It’d be nice if you would call
I need to know you’re well
You can keep or whisper secrets
I promise not to tell
So only you and I’d know
Only you and I’d know
We can talk for just minute
Or watch the hours pass
The time has come to clean up
All the broken glass
That only you and I know
Only you and I know
At first I just tried to find some blame
Now I worry that I’ll stop to find a way
To end years of silence there’s no getting back
I’d thank you for the call
Keep it between us
Though there’s people here that love you
I won’t risk your trust
And once I know you’re safe
I’d try to get some rest
As I close my eyes I’d hope you think
I’m really not so bad
At first I just tried to find some blame
Now I wait until the day I’ll hear you say
Let’s end years of silence there’s no getting back
Some days we had were good
But easy to forget
I wonder if we made some room
We could live with the regrets
That only you and I know
Only you and I know
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4. |
This Train
03:32
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This train carries me home everyday
So safely until I arrive
You wait for me there
And greet me with arms open wide
I hear the sound of wheels on the track
It feels like today winds at my back
I get here like clockwork on time
But I liked the ride
I guess this is my stop
It’s time to get off of this train
I’ve met plenty a stranger on my way
Now and again make a new friend
In some cars we sit face to face
Then we all have names
This is my stop
It’s time to get off of this train
This train has slow mighty power
I don’t know nothing that matches its strength
As it arrives to my station
I’m leaving but hope to be back some day
Now I could have taken a plane
But would have missed that whistling song
I might have got here quicker
But I’m stronger when I sing along
This is my stop
It’s time to get off of this train
This train carried me everyday
Safely until I arrived
You always were there
But this time my heaven won’t wait
This is my stop
It’s time to get off of this train
It's my last stop it's time to get off of this train
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5. |
Amen (So Be It)
03:25
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When I feel lost
When I have fear
I have a choice
And it leads me here
To an open door
With a light inside
When I walk in
I’ve arrived, and I say
Amen, I say
Amen, I say
So be it, Amen
On this journey
I catch myself
Looking behind
To somewhere else
But if I look ahead
Bless bumps in the road
And don’t carry em with me
That’s a better way home
So many things
Outside of our control
Can’t be another way
Just accept and say
The sun comes up
A new day begins
Another chance
To try again
I’m gonna try again
And say
Amen, I say
Amen, I say
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6. |
You Got To Be Heard
04:10
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There’s something in the way of a bridge I want to cross
To understand all the things you’ve lost
You walk the line and stand up straight
But got nothing to show for the price you pay
And the world it won’t stop to turn
You got to be heard
You got to be heard
That comes before you’re understood
Time to light a fire cuz we need to change
What will tomorrow bring if we stay the same
Can’t we agree there’s plenty to be learned
You got to be heard
Now there’s a child in the street looking for a place to play
And his momma watches close trying not to be afraid
She only wants a chance for him to have a dream
Loves the only way for us to redeem
But we watch as the cross you bear is burned
You got to be heard
You got to be heard
That comes before you’re understood
Time to light a fire cuz we need to know
It’s hard to breathe when you’re being choked
Can’t we agree there’s something to be learned
You got to be heard
Let’s hold hands and find a place to meet
Leave behind the books that haven’t helped to teach
I know you’re tired, can no longer wait
Together we’ll walk thru those gates
My privilege has made me way too late
But let’s try and fly like a bird
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7. |
Meet Me Downtown
03:09
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I had a day I’ll tell you
That I’d rather forget
Trying to get it right
But I can’t get ahead
Got to get away before
I say what I’ll regret
Will you join me honey?
Don’t make me wait
Now and then a day is
Meant for writing off (best to just write off)
I’ve gotten to the point
Where enough is enough
Let’s get lost in a crowd
C’mon and meet me downtown
I tripped over the dog
Knocked my coffee to the floor
Running late forget the keys
Locked outside the door
I’m rushing around
Trying to get thru the day
So much to get done
And it don’t ever change
Ain’t nothing tragic
Can’t complain
but I’ll leave it till tomorrow
if it’s just the same
Let’s get lost in a crowd
C’mon meet me downtown
Need a dose of the evening sky
Music playing, people laughing, all night
Wanna see our shadows
Dancing in the moonlight
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There’s a fire burning
Miles to go but I still feel the warmth
And as you fan the flames
It leads me home
Leads me home
When I feel the dark clouds
Winds blowing like a hurricane
You say come dance with me
In the rain
In the rain
Chorus
That’s how I know you love me
That’s how you show you care
That’s how I know you love me
That’s how I know you’ll always be here
It’s the little things
You say and do
All I keep inside
You see right thru
See right thru
Bridge
You always try to understand
You always know when I need help
It’s like know me better
Then I know myself
The world keeps on turning
And the road ahead far from clear
Too many human flaws
Making tears
Making tears
So when I feel the dark clouds
Winds blowing like a hurricane
Just say come dance with me
In the rain
In the rain
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9. |
Sleep By The Moonlight
03:40
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Spend a lot of time walking like there’s someplace to go
I figure if I keep moving there’s less for you to know
And when I’m in a crowded place I might be asked to leave
And if our eyes make contact you look the other way
I’ll sleep by the moonlight tonight
I had a setback in the eighties I thought I’d be alright
A small brush with the law like many of my friends would
There was something going on inside that changed me for good
Most of my friends are gone now some of us wish we were
I’ll sleep by the moonlight tonight
I wish I found I love that sounds real nice
They say there’s someone for everyone that wasn’t my luck
I worked hard I tried but something held me back
I don’t know what you call it I’m a little of track
I’ll sleep by the moonlight tonight
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10. |
Make It Right
03:34
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I’ve been around enough to know what’s wrong
It took a little time but now I see
If I was young and learned what
I know now that I’m not
I’d cross the bridge before I’d watch it burn
Now it’s not so hard to apologize
But good sense worst enemy is pride
I was lost and didn’t know
In time it starts to show
Gotta kick off dirt I picked from the road
Just wanna make it right, honey
I’m gonna make it right, sugar
I’m just here to end the fight (The trick is just to the see the light)
Make it right
I wanna make it right, honey
I’m gonna make it right, sugar
I’m the loser in this fight (Once it’s done I’m out of sight)
Make it right
I’m gonna make it right
Word got out that I came back to town
I’m not here to show you that I’ve changed
I stopped in for one then shut the bar down
It’s not like I’m staying anyway
I’m nervous as I get up to your porch
I hope you listen what I want to say
My instinct is to run as I knock on the door
I worked up courage but now it’s gone away
Now I can see at first your surprise
I say I only want a minute of your time
I know I made a good thing bad I wish I could say more
I know it’s not enough and way too late
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11. |
Tequila's Talkin'
03:56
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I’m not much of a talker
I keep things to myself
I try to bury memories
But some are later felt
It’s a choice to cross a line
I’ve drawn to stay behind
But you can’t help yourself
You cross it every time
I’ll pour myself a drink
This time I’m not gonna let the silence speak
I’ve held back but now it’s coming out
The tequila’s talking now
The tequila’s talking now
We grew apart so slowly
It was like staring at a clock
It’s sad it came to this but it’s okay
Cuz when one things done another one starts
I see my look in the mirror
I know I’ve had enough
I’m not one to waste my words
I’ve learned to bite my tongue
But I’ll just have another drink
This time I won’t let the silence speak
It’ll cut deep but leave you with no doubt
The tequila’s talking now
The tequila’s talking now
I can’t stand by
What you stand for
I guess our differences
I can no longer ignore
I’ll have a shot or two
I won’t look back as the door closes on you
I’m loose and in my walking shoes
The tequila’s talking now
The tequila’s talking now
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12. |
Election Day
03:35
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I saw you standing there
You waved at me that night
Then walked away and were out of sight
I think you surrendered to
A phantom freedom call
And just like that we don’t talk at all
But there was a time you aspired to
Your better angels wish
Just like a sweetness of a kiss
Something changed, I don’t know
You turned a blind eye
Now we’re wondering in a deep divide
And you won’t give in any at all
No, you won’t give in any at all
But I hope to see you one day
On this side of the wall
Cuz I won’t give in any at all
I won’t be with you, but I bet you raise a glass tonight
I’ll be with my brother who don’t look much like me
They don’t pray like me, love live me
Lord give a sign
Your angels have deserted
all those who think they’ve been left behind.
And you won’t give in any at all
No, you won’t give in any at all
I hope to see you one day
On this side of the wall
Cuz I won’t give in any at all
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13. |
Until It Happens To You
03:11
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You think you know it all
It’s never your fault
Got no one’s back
There’s nowhere but where you’re at
You don’t try to understand
Chorus
Until it happens to you
Until it happens to you
You don’t care what I’m going thru
Until it happens to you
You never try on someone else’s shoes
Until it happens to you
It’s the blame game
You play it well
It’s never about you
And always what others do
You don’t try to sympathize
Every day the divide is getting wider
About to split in two
Every day it keeps on getting harder
When you deny what’s true
All closed off
Siting in a bubble
Nothing getting in
Ain’t learning nothing
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Bob Koch Seal Beach, California
Bob Koch is a singer/songwriter located in Southern California.
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